Dora High School in Dora, AL serves 462 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 5%, which is significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Walker County district average of 25%.
Reading proficiency stands between 15–19%, also lower than the state average of 47% and district average of 44%.
Graduation rates range from 85–89%, approximately equal to the district average of 86% but slightly below the state average of 88%.
Enrollment has remained relatively stable around 462 students with minority enrollment at 16%, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 68% in 2023, indicating a shift in socioeconomic composition over recent years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dora High School serves the eastern part of its school district in Dora, AL, covering an area of approximately 104.6 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school’s edge being about 9.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dora High School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
School Motto
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
School Rankings
Dora High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dora High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1194 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dora High School's ranking?
Dora High School is ranked #1194 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dora High School often compared to?
Dora High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shades Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dora High School?
The graduation rate of Dora High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dora High School?
476 students attend Dora High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Dora High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dora High School?
Dora High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dora High School offer ?
Dora High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dora High School part of?
Dora High School is part of Walker County School District.
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